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Kingdom of
Navarra
Land of Diversity
Kingdom of
Navarra
Land of Diversity
Navarre tourist information:
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Table of conTenTs
Introduction
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Pamplona, fortified city
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San Fermin route (I)
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Places of interest
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San Fermin route (II)
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The way of st james reveals pamplona
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green pamplona: parks and gardens
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Food and shopping
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Walks to get to know
the city of
Pamplona
HIsToRIcal qUaRTeR
PAMPLONA is the capital of the
province of Navarre, the district that
bears its name and used to be the
capital of the old Kingdom of Navarre. It
is located in what is practically the
geographical centre of the province, the
historical city taking up position on a
terrace with a marked slope, at the
bottom of which flows the River Arga.
The name of the city comes from the
Roman General Pompey the Great, who
set up camp at the spot when winter
arrived in 75-74 B.C. This military camp
became a permanent post, giving rise
to a stipendiary military city belonging
to the Conventus Iuridicus of
Caesaraugusta. The Romans found a
local population which had lived in the
area since the First Iron Age, VII or VI
century B.C., none of whose buildings
remain, but some of whose personal
belongings have been unearthed.
Strabo described the inhabitants of the
area in his Geographica: “All the
mountaineers lead a simple life, are
water-drinkers, sleep on the ground,
and let their hair stream down in thick
masses after the manner of women,
though before going into battle they
bind their hair about the forehead. They
eat goat's meat mostly, and to Ares they
sacrifice a he-goat and also the
prisoners and horses (...). They eat
sitting down on benches built around
the walls, sitting according to age and
rank; the food is passed round; amid
their cups the men dance.” The remains
of the Roman Pompaelo are on show at
the Museum of Navarre.
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Plaza Del casTIllo
castle that Ferdinand the Catholic had built, itself demolished with the building of Pamplona’s modern Citadel. A
long time passed before this area was built up as a residential area because the locals lived in the core of the
city. But in the XIV century, it was already used as a recreational and leisure area.
Architectural styles, nobility, religion, administrative
areas, meeting places... One of the best ways to
understand the idiosyncrasy of a city is to visit its most
representative buildings, mix in with the people, watch
them going about their business, enjoy the city’s more
spectacular areas, the magnificence of its coats of arms
and the building styles from different periods. This route
includes the city’s most emblematic churches, including
the Cathedral, those palaces of the nobility in the best
state of repair, with their heraldic coats of arms, the
most important museums and administrative buildings,
and a few of the keys to life in the city.
The Plaza is still a meeting place today and its numerous
bars and cafes entice you to while your time away inside. The bandstand, which has had pride of place in the
square since 1943, has become one of the symbols of
the city, and pipe players and town bands often liven up
evenings there.
PLAZA DEL CASTILLO
PALACE OF NAVARRE
The walk begins in this square, which takes its name
from the castle that Luis el Hutín built at one end of it in
the XIV century. This building was later replaced by the
At one end of Plaza del Castillo stands the Palace of Navarre, the seat of the Provincial Government. The façade
balUaRTe
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Plaza del Castillo takes its name
from the castle that Luis el Hutín
built there in the XIV century
The statue to the Fueros is a
symbol of the rights of the
Navarrese people and was erected
thanks to public contributions
overlooking Paseo Sarasate is the work of the architect
José de Nausea and the sculpture work is by Fructuoso
Orduña. The niches on the main floor represent King Sancho the Great and King Sancho the Strong. A man from
La Ribera and another from the Mountainous region, both
holding the coat of arms of Navarre, decorate the pediment. The Palace’s pleasant garden is home to one of
Pamplona's three redwood trees, brought from America.
ples of what is known as eclectic architecture. The building adopted its current function in 2002 following restoration work by Mariano González, Juan M. Otxotorena
and José V. Valdenebro, maintaining the original façade.
BALUARTE
Carrying on with the walk, we reach Pamplona’s auditorium, Baluarte, a stunning L-shaped building designed by
the Navarrese architect Patxi Mangado and constructed
at the point where the Bastion of San Antón once stood.
Continuing along the route, we find ourselves in the previously mentioned Paseo Sarasate, a name it received
in the XIX century when, taking advantage of the approval of the First Ensanche district, it came to form part of
the urban area with the construction of a number of buildings. This district was built in 1888, still within Pamplona’s walled enclosure. A walk along Calle Padre Moret
and adjacent streets reveals the architecture from the
end of the XIX century built at the time.
Plaza consIsToRIal
A set of statues of Navarrese monarchs from the Royal
Palace of Madrid line Paseo Sarasate. The statue to the
Fueros (Navarre’s charter), the work of the architect Manuel Martínez Ubago and paid for by public contributions,
was erected in 1903. At the other end stands the current
Parliament of Navarre, a building designed by Julián
de Arteaga which used to house the Provincial Court of
Navarre. This is one of the most representative exam-
the town Hall
Pamplona Town Hall was one of the
buildings constructed following the passing
of the Privilege of Union by King Carlos III
in 1423. The document outlining the
Privilege defined the exact location at which
the Town Hall should be built, in what used
to be a moat at the point at which the three
burghs forming the city met: Navarrería,
San Cernin and San Nicolás. Until then,
relations between the inhabitants of these
areas had been tense, leading to
confrontation on a number of occasions.
Consequently, the three populations were
separated by defensive walls and their
churches were used as fortresses.
The current Town Hall was built between
1753 and 1759 to replace the old one,
which was almost in ruins. Work began
following the design created by Juan Miguel
de Goyeneta, but it was decided that the
façade should be changed for the one
presented by José Zay y Lorda in 1755. The
sculptor José Jiménez took on all the
sculpture work. The clock also dates from
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the XVIII century, although its workings
were replaced in 1991. The entire interior
disappeared with the alterations of 1952.
The door of the Town Hall is guarded by
two statues representing Prudence and
Justice, while the figure of Fame,
announcing the glories of the city with a
bugle, crowns the building. Flanking Fame,
two statues of Hercules stand as a symbol
of civic virtues. The coat of arms of
Pamplona also appears on the façade in
numerous places.
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mUseo De navaRRa
pointed archway leads to a barrelvaulted passage before ending in a
quiet patio.
CONVENT OF THE
RECOLET AUGUSTINES
The dark grey granite from Zimbabwe
on the outside stands in stark contrast
to the warm colours of the beech wood which prevails in the interior.
CALLE ZAPATERÍA
This street was an important social
hub in the city in the XVIII century, something which is reflected in its buildings. The Baroque palaces still
standing and the countless coats of
arms decorating many of the buildings bear witness to the fact.
Among the more interesting buildings, the Palace of the Condes
de Guenduláin, built by the Eslava
de Enériz family, is now a luxury hotel. The façade of the house, one of
the widest in the city, has three storeys, and the processions and
events taking place in this important street in the Historical Centre,
both past and present, are clearly
visible from its balconies.
Another must is the Palace of the
Navarro Tafalla, which the member
of the Order of Santiago and trader
with South America, Captain Juan Francisco Adán y Pérez had built in 1752.
CALLE MAYOR
Calle Mayor is the most emblematic
street in the historical city, the old road of pilgrims on their way to Santiago which joins the Parish of San
Saturnino (also known as San Cernin,
the name of the fortress church of the
ancient burgh) with that of San Lorenzo. When the three burghs were
united, it became the main thoroughfare in the city and was home to a long
list of tradesmen. Several Baroque
houses and coats of arms from the
XVIII century, indicative of the social vitality of the area, can still be seen,
such as the Palace of Redín y
Cruzat and the Palace of Ezpeleta.
Alongside the Church of San Saturnino is the Palace of El Condestable, built for the IV Conde de Lerín in
the middle of the XVI century. It has
recently been refurbished and is now
one of the city’s civic centres, meaning that it often hosts exhibitions
and events of different kinds.
At this point, we should veer off into
Calle Campana to see the Cámara
de Comptos, an example of Late
Gothic domestic architecture. The
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At the end of Calle Mayor, in the Plaza Recoletas, there is a convent of
the same name which was founded
by the Secretary of Felipe III Juan
de Ciriza, who arranged it so that
the Crown, the owner of the land,
granted it to the Order of Recolet
Augustines. The building, which follows the example of XVIII-century
convent architecture, was designed
by Juan Gómez de Mora and completed in 1634.
The austere exterior conceals the
great Baroque reredos inside the
convent. The main reredos and two
other side reredos form a delightful
set commissioned from Francisco
Gurrea y García in 1700.
MUSEUM OF NAVARRE
Carrying on through Plaza de la O,
we reach the Parapet Walk, which
includes the Portal Nuevo, one of
the old gateways into the city. From
there, the path to the Museum of
Navarre, housed in what used to be
the Hospital of Nuestra Señora de
la Misericordia, makes for a pleasant stroll.
Of the original construction, both the
doorway, built in 1556 by Juan de Villareal, and the old chapel, built in
1547 by the stonemason Juan de
Anchieta, still remain. The façade of
the chapel is not original, but an
XVIII-century Baroque work from the
Church of la Soledad in Puente la
Reina which was moved to the site in
1934. The chapel contains an inte-
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resting exhibition of religious art.
The basement of the museum displays exhibits on prehistory and protohistory. The first floor is given over
to Roman art, including a superb collection of mosaics. Mediaeval art takes up the first and second floors,
and two of the highlights of the work
on show are the Romanesque capitals from the old cathedral, outstanding for their quality, and the Hispanic Muslim coffer from the Monastery of Leyre. Exhibits from the Renaissance are on the second floor
and, in addition to the set of mural
paintings from the Palace of Oriz,
there is also a magnificent wooden
carving of Saint Jerome by Juan de
Anchieta. The third floor is devoted
to the XVII, XVIII and XIX centuries.
Goya’s portrait of the Marqués de
San Adrián deserves special mention. The collection culminates with
works from the XX century.
sonry, and that of the Ribera region,
where brick predominates and galleries are opened to crown the building.
NAVARRERÍA
CONTEMPORARY
PAMPLONA
We now walk along Calle Santo Domingo, Calle Mercado and Calle Aldapa to reach the Cathedral via Calle
Navarrería. We continue along Calle
Dormitalería, which takes its name
from the fact that the cathedral’s dormitalero (the man responsible for
locking the door at night) used to live
there, to Plaza Santa María la Real,
home to the Archbishop’s Palace.
This building combines typical architecture from the Middle Zone,
with a preference for ashlar ma-
Walking up the slope of Labrit, we
reach the pedestrian precinct of
Avenida Carlos III, a social artery that
unites those out for a stroll,
shoppers,
traders
and
establishments of different kinds. If
we walk along the avenue from Plaza
del Castillo, then, on the right, we
pass Avenida Roncesvalles, where a
spectacular monument to the
Bullrun by the Biscayan sculptor
Rafael Huerta Celaya, a must for all
visitors, stands.
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Visitors should not miss the Cathedral, one
of the city’s principal treasures. The present
Gothic building replaced the old Romanesque
one, which was seriously damaged in the War
of La Navarrería (1276). The new cloister was
built first, taking the whole of the XIV century before it was completed.
It was built in the Gothic style and was strongly
influenced by French trends. The sculpture
work on the doors leading to different areas,
such as the Door of El Amparo and the Precious
door, both of which address the Dormition of
the Virgin, is quite outstanding. Before entering
the Cathedral, you should take a look at the
Barbazana chapel, where Bishop Arnaldo de
Barbazán (1318-1355) is buried. The chapel
has a magnificent star vault and houses the
Virgin of El Consuelo, a refectory (now a small
museum on the Cathedral), a kitchen and a
granary, where an excellent collection of work
in ivory and gold is on show, including the reliquary of the Holy Sepulchre with Limoges enamelwork, a gift from Saint Louis, King of
France, the XIII-century covers of the
Cathedral’s Book of the Gospel, and the reliquary of the Cross.
If you enter the Cathedral through the Door
of El Amparo, then you will find yourself in a
large building which was mainly constructed
in the XV century and possesses great unity
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in terms of form and style. Pamplona
Cathedral was the mausoleum of the Kings
and Queens of Navarre following the restoration of the monarchy in 1134. Although all
the tombs but one were lost in 1390 when
the roof caved in, the tomb known as “the little princess” is still incrusted in the south wall
next to the Door of El Amparo.
The tomb of the King most involved in the
building of the new Gothic building, King
Carlos III the Noble of Navarre, can also be
seen. It is worthwhile entering the building to
see this magnificent tomb opposite the presbytery alone. It was made by Johan Lome de
Tournai, who probably arrived from Paris between 1413 and 1429. To work the sculptures, he used alabaster from Sástago to great
effect, shaping to perfection the features of
Carlos III, the beauty of his wife, Leonor, and
the richness of their apparel.
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RIncón Del caballo blanco
along the walls, as it houses the Interpretation Centre of
Pamplona’s Fortifications.
Pamplona’s defence system is one of the best conserved
examples of military architecture on the peninsula. Most of
it can be covered on foot and it is, without doubt, one of
the best ways to see the city. Due to their strategic locations, the bastions offer beautiful views of the districts on
the outskirts and the mountains that surround the city.
Walks along the walls are peaceful strolls, an ideal way to
switch off and just enjoy the surroundings and good company. The grandeur of the structures speak of other times,
of battles key to history, of Pamplona as a border town.
BASTION OF LABRIT
The now-demolished front of la Tejería, the beginning of
which still stands alongside the fronton Jito-Alai, used to
flank this bastion. Only part of the platform that surrounded it at the base still remains, the widening of the road
to La Chantrea in the 1960s leading to the disappearance of one of its faces.
RONDA DEL OBISPO BARBAZANA
The Citadel and the park around it, the Vuelta del Castillo,
form one of Pamplona’s most charming areas, a beautiful
walled park in the heart of the city. You can make the
most of a visit to this delightful part of the city to take a
look at one of the exhibitions of modern art normally on
display in some of its buildings, such as the Mixed Room
or the Magazine, or to enjoy the magnificent open-air
sculpture exhibition.
In contrast to the narrow, intricate streets of Pamplona’s
historical centre, the city suddenly opens out into this huge balcony over the walls, which stretches from the Rincón del Caballo Blanco to the Fort of San Bartolomé.
The vegetation and views around the city accompany
walkers as they follow the path along the tops of the
walls that protect the holiest part of the city: the Archbishop’s Palace and the cloister, the Barbazana chapel and
FORT OF SAN BARTOLOMÉ
Built in the XVIII century, this fort was designed as the
main outpost beyond the walled enclosure. Of the three
outer forts proposed by the Marqués de Verboom, the
Spanish military engineer of Flemish origin who founded
the Royal Corps of Engineers, in his 1726 project, only
this one is still complete. Its current appearance is the
fruit of the additions made by Antonio Hurtado in 1796.
It was the last defensive structure finished in Pamplona.
The Gardens of Tejería and La Media Luna now sit on top
of it. This is, without doubt, the best place to start a walk
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The walled city of Pamplona
existed in the Middle Ages, the
castle of Luis el Hutín (1308)
completing the defence system
The districts of La Rochapea, La
Chantrea and San Jorge can be seen
from the Bastion of El Redín, Mount
San Cristóbal providing the backdrop
the Head of the Cathedral of Santa María la Real. On this
stretch, the curtain wall does not have cannon emplacements and a couple of sentry boxes from the mid-XVIII
century still stand.
BASTION OF EL REDÍN
Built in around 1540, this bastion is, together with the
Bastion of Labrit, the oldest bastion in the city and is the
highest point of the walled enclosure, making it the city’s
most attractive viewpoint over the River Arga. Without
doubt one of the most charming places in the city. Adjoining Plaza de San José and the cathedral, it is a beautiful
place for a walk . The views are considered the best in the
city: the districts of La Rochapea, La Chantrea and San
Jorge can all be admired, Mount San Cristóbal with its
abandoned fort on top providing a fine backdrop.
PoRTal De fRancIa
of El Pilar and the Bastion of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, which were under construction at the same time.
RAVELIN OF LOS REYES
PORTAL DE FRANCIA
This building dates from the XVIII century, when it proved
necessary to improve the defences on the French front
in line with the new military techniques developed by the
engineer Vauban. It was built to support the defences of
the Bastions of El Redín and El Abrevador, leading to its
location between the two low bastions, the low Bastion
This is the best conserved of the six gateways to the old
walled city. It was built in 1553 by the Viceroy, the Duque
de Alburquerque, and its drawbridge and chains, recently
reconstructed, remain intact.
It bears a Renaissance shield fashioned with a two-hea-
la taconera
The Park of La Taconera, designed in 1830,
is the oldest and one of the most beautiful
in the city. It is a mixture of trees, bushes,
flowers, monuments and even animals, the
moat and walls housing a small zoo. Of its
bastions, the Bastion of Gonzaga stands out
for its peculiar, complex structure, the fruit
of successive alterations between the XVII
and the XVIII century. It was radically
remodelled in 1925. The moat was blocked
and the walls partially demolished,
thickening them on the exterior.
Another fine construction is the Ravelin of
San Roque, built between 1675 and 1700
during the reign of Carlos II and intended
as an outlying defence for the Citadel. One
of its faces bears the coat of arms of
Viceroy Pignatelli, Marqués de San Vicente,
named in 1699. It is now where the park’s
deer spend the night, climbing to the top to
rest and separate themselves from the
other animals.
But, without doubt, one of the best
conserved constructions is the Bastion of
La Taconera, recent restoration work having
returned the walls comprising it to their
former glory.
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ded eagle and the imperial arms. A plaque commemorates the flight of Zumalacárregui from Pamplona in 1833
to take charge of the Carlist troops.
red in the XVI century, when the typical Castilian corbels
were included. The doorway belongs to the days of King
Carlos I of Spain and was rebuilt in 1598 for the visit of
Felipe II. Behind the Palace were the vegetable and ornamental gardens that sloped down to the Park of Santo
Domingo.
BASTION OF EL ABREVADOR
The climb up to this bastion from the lower reaches of
the city gives an idea of the extraordinary safety that the
walled city afforded. The size and solidity of the flank on
the front of La Magdalena, with the low Bastions of Nuestra Señora del Pilar and Guadalupe, is simply outstanding. The old city of La Navarrería is entered via the Portal de Francia from here.
PARAPET WALK
This walk, the old route of the soldiers keeping a watch
on the horizon and surrounding area to protect the city,
runs behind the entire ancient burgh of San Cernin, from
the Park of La Taconera to Rincón del Caballo Blanco. It
is, without doubt, one of the finest viewpoints in the city.
The absence of traffic, the green surroundings and the
monuments that dot the path make for a pleasant walk
between the city walls and the River Arga.
LOW BASTION OF EL PILAR
This low bastion was added to the Bastion of El Abrevador in the middle of the XVIII century to enhance its defensive possibilities and adapt the wall to new times. Although this reinforcement was added in line with the new
techniques of the well-known engineer Vauban, the two
bastions (from the XVI and the XVIII century, respectively)
make a truly harmonic pair despite the two centuries that
separate them. They represent progress in the techniques of military engineering.
PORTAL NUEVO
We find ourselves before one of the most spectacular gateways to the city. The origin of this opening in the walls
dates back to 1675, the year in which the then-Viceroy,
the Conde de Fuensalida, built a gateway at this location.
Following the absolutist bombardment of 1823, the bridge was probably rebuilt, although it was demolished in
1906 to widen the entrance from the Guipúzcoa road. It
was replaced by a functional iron footbridge. Víctor Eúsa
built the Portal Nuevo as we know it today in the middle
of the XX century.
ROYAL PALACE/GENERAL ARCHIVE
The Palace of the Kings and Queens of Navarre is located on the Bastion of Parma. The Palace, now the Archive of Navarre following remodelling work directed by Rafael Moneo, was a cause for dispute between the monarch and the bishop practically throughout the Middle
Ages. The Palace was built during the reign of King Sancho VI the Wise (1150-1194), and the semi-basement in
the north wing dates from the same period. The courtyard gallery was added later, XV century, and was alte-
THE CITADEL
This architectural complex is the main reference point in
the city. It is considered the finest example of Spanish renaissance military architecture still standing and one of
the foremost defensive complexes in Europe. The parks
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it houses and Vuelta del Castillo, the strip of land surrounding it, are regarded as Pamplona’s lungs.
Its military and defensive functions have now given way
to others of a more recreational, cultural and sporting
nature for the residents of Pamplona to enjoy.
Building began during the reign of Felipe II, in 1571, according to the plans of the military engineer Giacomo Palearo, ‘the little Friar’. The new Citadel was adapted to advances in warcraft which called for defence against cannons with longer ranges than those used until then and
which rendered the old castle of Ferdinand the Catholic
redundant.
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the fortress, which now opens onto Avenida del Ejército.
The coats of arms of Felipe IV, Conde de Oropesa, and
Luis de Guzmán y Ponce de León which originally decorated the front of the now-demolished Portal de Tejería
can also be seen. These were recovered following the
demolition of the gateway in 1918 and placed here in
1926. The Citadel was completed in 1646 and was visited by Felipe IV the same year. Further additions were
made, providing the area enclosed by the fortification
with new facilities, such as the Magazine, the Arms Room (the old arsenal), the Oven and the old food store,
now called the Mixed Pavilion, built at the end of the XVII
century and remodelled by the engineer Ignacio de Sala
in 1720. De Sala was also responsible for the bomb-proof vaults that protect the entrances to the Citadel.
So, Palearo, Duca di Sabbioneta e Trajetto, with the help
of the Viceroy of Navarre Vespasiano Gonzaga, Marchese di Sabbioneta and Duca di Trajetto, designed a defensive building similar to the modern Citadel of Antwerp: a
regular pentagon with five bastions at its angles: San Felipe el Real, Santa María, Santiago, San Antón and La Victoria. The latter two were demolished in 1888 to accommodate the city’s First Ensanche district although parts
of the Bastion of San Antón can still be seen in the Auditorium of Pamplona.
Under the viceroyship of the Conde de Oropesa, half moons, given the names of Santa Teresa, Santa Ana, Santa
Isabel, Santa Clara and Santa Lucía, were added. The
commemorative inscription of Viceroy Gonzaga, dating
from 1571, can still be seen over the main gateway to
The modern building proved its effectiveness and was
never taken by force. Only once did it fall. This occurred
in the winter of 1808, when, by virtue of the Treaty of
Fontainebleau, French troops set up camp outside the
city because the Viceroy, the Marqués de Vallesantoro,
refused to accommodate them inside the military enclosure. On the 16th of February, following heavy snowfall,
the French started to throw snowballs at the Navarrese
soldiers guarding the Citadel, who, carried away with the
game, lost sight of their duties and were suddenly surrounded and disarmed by the foreign troops. The Spanish War of Independence began soon afterwards.
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The military authorities handed the Citadel over to
Pamplona City Council in 1966 and it is now used for
exhibitions and its gardens are home to a set of sculptures that have transformed the area into a delightful
open-air museum.
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THe fInal secTIon of THe bUll RUnnInG RoUTe, leaDInG InTo THe bUllRInG.
Of all the acts and events making up the San Fermin fiestas, the running of the bulls has to be the one that is most
internationally known. However, this act, which now constitutes a real spectacle, actually originated out of a need
to move the bulls from the city outskirts to the bull ring. As
a result, every day, from the 7th to the 14th of July, at precisely eight o’clock in the morning, the gates of the Santo
Domingo pens are opened to let the bulls run as far as the
bull ring, where the afternoon bullfight will take place.
Although the rocket announcing the opening of the pen
gates is fired at eight in the morning, the bull running ritual actually commences before this, with the runners’
song to ask for the protection of their Patron Saint. This
is sung three times: at 7.55, at 7.57 and at 7.59 in the
morning and, recently, in Basque as well as in Spanish.
The typical bull-running attire is white clothing and a red
kerchief and sash, as recommended by the authorities for
greater runner safety. Another essential item is a rolledup newspaper, which is raised high in the air during the
songs to the saint and is then usually carried when running with the bulls, should it prove necessary to attract
the bull’s attention.
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Santo Domingo, Town Hall, Mercaderes,
Estafeta, Telefónica section and bull
ring. A world-famous route.
Gift shops selling San Fermin souvenirs
are to be found in many of the streets
along the bull running route.
meRcaDeRes sTReeT.
sanTo DomInGo sloPe.
AN EXCITING EVENT
Pamplona and visitors alike throughout the year. One
of their greatest attractions is the wide range of tapas
offered, and which have become one of the street’s
hallmarks. This street is also the location of a famous
clock that counts down the precise days, minutes and
seconds to twelve noon on the sixth of July, which
marks the start of the San Fermin fiestas. It is one of
the most photographed things in the city.
Although the running of the bulls has no specific duration,
the bulls take on average two to three minutes to run the
825 metres from the pens to the bull ring. Logically,
there are always exceptions, when one of the bulls lags
behind. The bull running route is divided into six sections:
the slope of Santo Domingo; the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento); Mercaderes street; Estafeta street; the Telefónica
section; and the Bullring.
SAN FERMIN SOUVENIRS
SIX DIFFERENT SECTIONS
A large number of souvenir shops are to be found in
the Mercaderes and Estafeta streets, selling items and
gifts relating to the San Fermin fiestas. Ranging from
the typical fiesta kerchief to pottery, postcards and
other fiesta-related items. Almost everything related to
the fiesta can be found in the shops on these streets.
The final section along the bull running route is the Telefónica stretch, which links up with the bullring. Here
part of the fencing is never taken down, allowing visitors to get an idea of what it is actually like when the
bulls reach the bullring every morning during the San
Fermin fiestas.
In the first section, the slope of Santo Domingo, the
bulls leave the pen at full speed and, moreover, at the
top of the slope there is hardly anywhere to shelter
from the animals. This explains why this section records the fewest number of runners. The herd then
crosses the Town Hall square and continues along Mercaderes street and then into Estafeta street, one of
the most “famous” streets in Pamplona, partly due to
the fact that it is part of the bull running route and also due to the number of bars to be found there. These
bars are meeting places for hundreds of people from
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22 Archbishop’s Palace
23 Language School
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PAMPLONA, CITY OF MONUMENTS
PAMPLONA, FORTIFIED CITY
THE WAY OF ST JAMES REVEALS PAMPLONA
THE ARGA RIVERSIDE PARK
BULL RUNNING ROUTE
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san feRmin Route (ii)
a TeRRace In THe Plaza Del casTIllo sqUaRe.
The essence of Pamplona and its inhabitants cannot be
fully understood without first discovering and enjoying at
least one day of what are perhaps the most international
fiestas of all, namely the San Fermin festivities. For nine
whole days, the city changes completely. Its streets become a sea of red and white, hosting people from all over
the world, in a non-stop whirl of activities. 204 hours of
uninterrupted festivities, with a program of events that offers a tremendous range of possibilities, with activities at
any time of the day or night, all over the city. This all hap-
pens on the sixth of July, at twelve noon, when the rocket
marking the start of nine days of festivities explodes into
the sky above Pamplona.
Of all the acts and events included in the program, there
is one that stands out from the rest. This is of course the
running of the bulls. However, once the bulls are left to
rest, safely in their stalls, the fiesta carries on non-stop
until well into the early hours of the morning. This is a proposal for a day in the San Fermin fiestas, to discover and
understand the very essence of the festivities.
08.30 h. Baile de la Alpargata (Dance of the Espadrille). The earliest dance in the fiestas takes place each
morning in the Casino Principal, located in the central Plaza del Castillo square. This is an act that is attended by
prominent persons from Navarre and also VIP guests, all
dancing alongside the general public.
09.00 h. Traditional breakfast. Those who are unable
to get into the Casino Principal, can enjoy the Churros
(fried strips of dough) freshly made in La Mañueta, probably the best in the city, as demonstrated by the long
queues forming in front of the shop. However, good
things come to those who wait, and the Churro shop is
not open all year round.
10.30 h. Procession. This takes place on the 7th July,
the St Fermin feast day. The image of the Saint, accompanied by members of the city council and other church
authorities, is taken from the chapel of St Fermin (in the
church of San Lorenzo) in procession through the streets
esTafeTa sTReeT.
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san feRmin Route (ii)
At 12 o’clock noon on the sixth of July,
Pamplona, the capital city of Navarre, changes
completely. This marks the start of more
than 200 hours of non-stop fun and gaiety.
The old city centre comes alive in
a joyful atmosphere of music,
dancing and eating.
of the Old City Centre of Pamplona. The image of the
Saint can be visited in the chapel of the church of San Lorenzo throughout the year.
12.00 h. Vermouth. This hour is unquestionably one of
the best moments in the fiestas, and very few fail to turn
up. Either with friends or with the family, at midday, the
city’s bars, and those in the Old Part in particular, are a
meeting point for hundreds of people, either inside the
bars, or out in the street. The vermouth hour is closely
followed by lunch. However, to fill in the gap before lunch,
a good option is to browse the San Fermin souvenir
shops, dotted around the streets in the Old City Centre.
15.00 h. Lunch. The San Fermin fiestas are also noted
for the gatherings of family or friends around the table to
enjoy a good meal and the typical Navarre cuisine. During
the fiestas, there is no rest for the culinary societies and
restaurants alike. Most of the restaurants and culinary societies are located in the Old City Centre of Pamplona.
The societies are generally private, with access to members only and their guests.
17.30 h. Parade of the mules. This curious procession, formed by horsemen and mule drivers, is performed
each day of the fiestas, starting out at the Town Hall of
Pamplona and going as far as the bullring.
18.30 h. The bullfight. This takes place in the late afternoon and represents the crowning touch to the running
of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona in the morning. From the 6th to the 14th of July, every afternoon the
Bull Festival gathers together a number of important bullfighters. The activities of the spectators in the different
seating areas is unique to Pamplona. Here there is a marked contrast between the seriousness of those occupying the seats in the shade compared to the motley and
festive atmosphere of the Peñas (San Fermin related social clubs) with seats in the sun.
21.00 h. ‘Music from here ’. Every day during the fiestas, at nightfall, the Plaza del Castillo square becomes a
stage for regional dancing to the tune of the Txistu (Basque flute) and Gaita (bagpipes), and which encompasses
different expressions of traditional Navarre music under
the title of “Música de Aquí” (music from here).
23.00 h. Supper outdoors whilst enjoying the fireworks.
The best way to get a rest before carrying on with the
night’s festivities is to enjoy a sandwich sitting on the
grass in the park around the Ciudadela (Citadel), which is
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the best place to watch the firework display put on every
night from the 6th to the 14th of July. Pamplona is noted
for its many differenty green areas, and the Ciudadela is
one of its biggest parks. For this reason, a walk to visit
this walled enclosure is a must for visitors to the city.
00.00 h. Music and night entertainment. The San
Fermin nightlife offers a number of possibilities for nonstop dancing throughout the night, with groups and styles
for all tastes. The Plaza del Castillo square is the stage
for the most well-known contemporary groups, whilst
bUll RUnnInG mUseUm.
there is rock in the Plaza de los Fueros square. Or, there
is also the option of simply walking around the streets and
dancing to the Charangas (informal brass bands), which
are unfailingly present. Another of the typical acts, although it never appears in the official program, is the Estruendo (great noise). This takes place one weekday
night, starting at one minute to midnight, and consists in
going round a number of streets in the Old Part, making
as much noise as possible. The “Pobre de mí” (poor old
me) marks the end of nine days of festivities. Many
people gather in the Town Hall square to say goodbye to
the fiestas and to start the countdown for the next ones.
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cloIsTeR of PamPlona caTHeDRal
Pamplona is the first city on the popular French route
of the Way of St James, which has been declared a
World Heritage Site. The goal of travellers, the city of
Santiago de Compostela, is a few hundred kilometres
away and they still have to cross small villages, bleak
plateaus, cities and rugged paths before they arrive at
their destination, the tomb of Saint James. This route
through the city takes walkers on the route normally followed by pilgrims on their way through Pamplona, from
the Bridge of La Magdalena, where they cross the River
Arga, to the churches and mediaeval streets of the historical city. A route to put yourselves in the shoes of pilgrims for a day and walk the stretch of the Way that
runs through Pamplona.
The Way of St James crosses the oldest part of the
city, its historical centre. It provides a good opportunity
to lose yourself in the midst of the Mediaeval city with
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The Way of St James crosses the
oldest part of the city and it provides
a good opportunity to lose yourself
in the midst of the Mediaeval city
The Portal de Francia is the oldest
gateway to the city (1553) and
bears a shield with a two-headed
eagle and the imperial arms
Bridge of la magdalena
This Gothic bridge is the main gateway to the city for pilgrims.
Built in the XII century, its has three large, slightly pointed
arches, triangular cutwaters and semicircular relieving arches on
the supports. There is a cross with an image of Saint James at
one end. Crossing the Arga, pilgrims find themselves at the foot
of the city walls.
its cobbled streets and make the most of the shops,
bars and restaurants that line the way.
restaurant. Excellent views over the River Arga and the
moats can be enjoyed from here.
PORTAL DE FRANCIA
CATHEDRAL OF SANTA
MARÍA LA REAL
After crossing the Bridge of La Magdalena, pilgrims have to pass through the Portal de Francia or de Zumalacárregui (1553) and walk up Calle del Carmen, called
Rúa de los Peregrinos (Pilgrims’ Road) in the XIV and XV
centuries, to Navarrería. This is the oldest gateway to
the city. It bears a shield fashioned with a two-headed
eagle and the imperial arms.
RINCÓN DEL CABALLO BLANCO
Behind the Neo-Classical façade designed by Ventura
Rodríguez, this Gothic building dating from the XIV and
XV centuries conceals art treasures such as the mausoleum of King Carlos III of Navarre and Queen Leonor
of Castile, and the delicate Gothic cloister, considered
one of the best in Europe. Pamplona Cathedral has a
polygonal apse with ambulatory, characteristic of pilgrimage churches.
One of the most charming places in the city can be
found at the highest point of the Bastion of El Redín.
This used to be the site of a palace, from whose days
the cross, “La Cruz del Mentidero” (1500), remains. It
later became a hospice for pilgrims and is now a bar-
The Way of St James passes through the Plaza in front of
the Town Hall, one of the most important places during
the famous San Fermin fiesta. The rocket that announces
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cHaPel of san feRmín In THe cHURcH of san loRenzo
the beginning of the festivities is launched from the central balcony every 6th of July. The first town hall was built
here with the union of the city’s three burghs (1423).
CHURCH OF SANTO DOMINGO
Formerly, a brotherhood attended and gave shelter to pilgrims here. This church is large, open-plan and austere,
typical of architecture designed for preaching. Inside,
there is a beautiful Renaissance reredos dedicated to St
James, also present in the niche on the façade, dressed
as a pilgrim complete with staff, hat and cloak with scallops. The façade repeats the scallop motif, the symbol
of the Way, in its niches and on the door.
MUSEUM OF NAVARRE
The Museum of Navarre stands at the end of Cuesta de
Santo Domingo. It houses the most important collection of Navarrese archaeology and works of art, including the coffer of Leyre (beginning of the XI century)
and Goya’s portrait of the Marqués de San Adrián. The
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building used to be the General Hospital, the XVI-century Plateresque façade and chapel of which remain.
church of san
saturnino or san cernin
CHURCH OF SAN NICOLÁS
This is a church-fortress that used to form part of the
city walls. Built in the XII century, it still retains features
of its defensive function: thick walls, grilles and a
watchtower. Remodelled in the XIX century, it has a refined Gothic interior. The choir is home to the most important Baroque organ in the city.
CHURCH OF SAN LORENZO
Opened in the XVIII century, only one tower of the original Mediaeval church remains. The church houses the
famous Chapel of San Fermín with the reliquary-bust of
the Saint, patron of the city and the first Bishop of Pamplona. Alongside this church is the Plaza de las Recoletas, also known as the Plaza de los Ajos (“of Garlic”),
with a Neo-Classical fountain by Luis Paret and the Convent of the Recolets Augustines, founded in 1634.
cHURcH of san nIcolás
The church-fortress devoted to Saint Saturnin of Toulouse
(who brought Christianity to Pamplona) is in the heart of
the burgh that bears his name, the area chosen by the
city’s first French settlers, a lively, enterprising
bourgeoisie. The inside is an elegant mixture of Gothic
forms. One of its chapels is devoted to the Virgen del
Camino (Virgin of the Way), Lady and Queen of Pamplona.
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PaRk of la TaconeRa
It is hard to understand the urban landscape of the capital of Navarre without its parks and gardens, which
breath air into the city thanks to their abundant vegetation and offer sanctuary to those in search of peace
and quiet. The most striking of these are the Citadel
and Vuelta del Castillo, considered the lungs of the city,
and the Arga Riverside Park, a route which follows the
banks of the river past allotments, farms, bridges, urban landscapes and others of a more rural nature. More than 20% of the city’s surface area is green and pedestrianised, making it a wonderful city for walks.
A walk through green Pamplona could start in the Citadel and then out into the Vuelta de Castillo to the Park
of Antoniutti, a foretaste of La Taconera. The Parapet
Walk that takes us to Rincón del Caballo Blanco can be
reached from these gardens. From there, you can leave the Historical Centre behind and head towards the
Park of La Media Luna. There are three other attractive areas that visitors should not miss, but which stand
somewhat apart from the city centre. These are the
Park of Yamaguchi, in the Ermitagaña district, the
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Vuelta del Castillo, with its green
fields and footpaths, is the largest
park in the city
La Taconera is the oldest park in
the city (1830) and there is a small
zoo in its moats
PaRqUe vUelTa Del casTIllo
ted on the glacis of the Citadel: the open land surrounding the building which gently sloped up towards the moats and on which building was forbidden. The park also exhibits some of the best exponents of contemporary sculpture: Alberto Eslava,
Faustino Aizkorbe, Alfredo Sada.
campus of the Public University of Navarre and the
campus of the University of Navarre. There is also a
stretch of the Arga Riverside Park in Pamplona, beginning in the market gardens of La Magdalena and leaving the capital in the district of San Jorge.
PARK OF THE CITADEL
PARK OF ANTONIUTTI
The Pamplona Citadel is one of the most important defensive examples of Renaissance military architecture to be
found in Europe. Felipe II ordered it to be built in 1571 to
defend the city against the constant raids of the French.
It now encloses a peaceful park with small trees and
lawns decorated with avant-garde sculptures: Jorge
Oteiza, Néstor Basterretxea, Vicente Larrea, Alberto
Eslava, Ricardo Ugarte, Imanol Aguirre, Pablo Juarros,
etc. Its military buildings host exhibitions and contemporary art shows.
This park is entered by the Portal de la Taconera. It is
full of trees and also has a roller-skating track and skateboard park, often packed with youngsters trying
their skills. There is also contemporary sculpture in the
form of José Ramón Anda’s Polyphemus. The Park of
Larraina, the continuation of the Park of Antonuitti, is
located right on the city walls and offers some extraordinary views over the River Arga.
PARK OF LA TACONERA
VUELTA DEL CASTILLO
A romantic, French-style park, set out on one of the bastions of the city walls. This is the oldest park in the city
(1830) and there is a zoo in its moats with deer, goats,
ducks, swans, rabbits and peacocks in semi-liberty. It has
The largest park in the city. This English-style park
consists of large, green fields with trees and pedestrian footpaths, ideal for walking or sport. It is loca-
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pretty cafe. It has 43 different tree
species, including several redwood
trees. There are several commemorative monuments along the
path, such as the one dedicated to
the Navarrese violinist Pablo Sarasate or the one of Sancho the Great, King of Pamplona. The park
continues beneath the city walls to
become the Park of La Tejería,
which reaches the mediaeval bridge of La Magdalena.
PARK OF YAMAGUCHI
PaRk of la meDIa lUna
a varied, exotic range of trees, with a
few extremely old examples. The Café Vienés, with a long menu of coffees and teas, is located beside a
spectacular Pagoda tree. The path is
scattered with sculptures: the famous Mari Blanca (XVIII), the monument to the tenor Gayarre, the Portal
de San Nicolás (1666) or the Gothic
arcade of Teobaldo II.
PARK OF LA
MEDIA LUNA
A park based on a romantic, halfmoon design with fountains, fishpond, roller-skating track and a
The good relationship between the
twin towns of Pamplona and Yamaguchi gave rise to this oriental
park, the design of which relied on
the help of Japanese landscape
gardeners. The park is a large, green area with Japanese ornamentation: a large geyser, a pond with
bridge and waterfall, and several
Japanese bushes and trees. It is a
tribute to the four seasons. The
camPUs of THe UnIveRsITY of navaRRe
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park houses the Pamplona Planetarium, which puts on different programmes and exhibitions throughout the year.
CAMPUS OF THE
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
OF NAVARRE
camPUs of THe PUblIc UnIveRsITY of navaRRe
The gardens on the campus of the
Public University of Navarre exhibit
more than one hundred species from
the five continents: Africa (palm tree,
Libyan fir, Atlas cedar, etc.), America
(redwood, acacia, magnolias, etc.),
Australasia (eucalyptus), Asia (Japanese pagoda tree, Turkish filbert,
etc.) and Europe (oak, yew, beech,
etc.). Autochthonous species from
Navarre are also represented.
CAMPUS OF
THE UNIVERSITY
OF NAVARRE
The university gardens have become
one of the most important green areas in the city. They cover more than
40,000 square metres and have more than 43,000 trees and bushes,
which include examples of redwood,
maple, lime, Lombardy poplar, Judas
tree, fir, cedar, willow and gingko biloba among their number.
arga Riverside park
This is a 12-kilometre walk through
nature that runs parallel to the River
Arga as it makes its way through
Pamplona. Walkers pass a succession of
parks, gardens, footbridges and bridges
over the river, jetties, picnic areas,
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fishing spots, play areas and old
restored mills.
The environmental recuperation of the
banks also means you can enjoy the
river’s wildlife: turtles, fish, ducks and
other birds.
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cuisine anD
sHopping
Pamplona offers visitors many different options for
enjoying an unforgettable stay in an exceptional, pleasing, welcoming atmosphere that is sure to make visitors feel at home. Each and every district of Pamplona offers tourists a wide range of shops, bars and
restaurants. The small, traditional neighbourhood
shops exist alongside the large stores and recently
created establishments. The Old City Centre, and the
two districts known as the “Ensanches” (urban extensions) are the areas with the greatest number of
shops. These areas are largely pedestrianised, with
wide pavements and spacious squares, ideal for the
comings and goings of the city's inhabitants and visitors alike. The daily “bustle” and the ambiance experienced in the centre make this area a must visit for
visitors to the city. However, Pamplona is not just the
city centre, each and every one of its districts is bursting with activity.
The Pamplona city centre is synonymous with commercial and cultural activity. More than 500 shops open their
doors every day in this area of the city, which also boasts
300 hotel and catering establishments. The streets
in the Old Part of Pamplona exude an air of San Fermin
all year round, whilst there are various souvenir shops
selling typical San Fermin objects throughout the year,
such as San Fermin attire, the traditional kerchief and
sash, and replicas of the Giants and Bigheads from the
procession. These traditional shops exist alongside
other more specialist shops, including franchises, international brands in addition to boutiques offering clothes
from the most exclusive firms on the market, and a
good number of jewellers, accessory shops, without
forgetting the different types of cuisine on offer. At night,
the daily bustle gives way to the comings and goings of
young people (and the not so young), as these streets
have are a large number of bars that open their doors at
night, over the weekends.
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MINI DELICACIES
A visit to Pamplona is never complete without first making a few stops at its bars to sample the large variety
of tapas on offer. You are strongly recommended to
take a late morning stroll along the streets of Estafeta,
Navarrería and San Nicolás, all located in the heart of
the city, where the bars offer a large selection of delicious miniatures to entice even the most demanding
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cuisine anD sHopping
Visitors are recommended
to stroll through the streets of
Estafeta, San Nicolás and Navarrería
at midday or the weekend.
The Santo Domingo Market is to be
found at the end of the Mañueta
street, and is the city's oldest
market.
gourmets. Navarre cuisine is a temptation difficult to
resist. And this temptation is even greater during the
various culinary events organised, such as the “Pincho
Week”, Pinchos or Tapas are small portions of food served at the bar. This event is held in spring every year
and, for seven days, the bars put all their imagination
into creating delicious Pinchos for their customers to
enjoy. Other not-to-be-missed events for gourmets
include the various culinary days dedicated to the
different regional products or the “Cazuelica week”
(small servings in earthenware dishes).
glass of good Pacharan (sloe berry liqueur) or a Navarre
Designation of Origin wine. There are a wide range of Navarre wines, with varieties to suit every palate, from the
Chardonnay whites, the rosés and the Crianza reds. It is
possible to find a Navarre wine to suit each and every occasion, to make every moment unforgettable.
Meat also plays a key role in Navarre cuisine, with particular mention of the veal T-bone steak from Navarre-raised calves. As far as fish is concerned, one of the typical dishes par excellence is Ajoarriero, salt cod cooked
in a tomato and pepper sauce, a dish which whets your
appetite at any time, either for a mid-morning snack,
lunch or supper. Those who prefer something with a milder flavour, can choose salmon from the Bidasoa river or
a trout served with lightly fried mountain ham. The Pochas, fresh white haricot beans cooked with ham and to-
However, in Pamplona, apart from tasting good Pinchos, it is also possible to buy the best local-grown produce, from the market gardens in Navarre. Cardoon, artichokes, borage are just some of the vegetables
worthy of mention in our community. The Santo Domingo market, the oldest in the city (dating back to 1876)
and located in the heart of the Old Part, is the ideal
place to find these products. It boasts more than fifty
stalls offering the very best produce from the market
gardens of Navarre, with fresh, seasonal vegetables, in
addition to the choicest meat and excellent sweetmeats. The Ensanche market is also very central, and
is another place selling fine quality products.
navarra Denomination
of origin wines
Typical products from all over Navarre can be found in
Pamplona, however this city also has its own typical products such as the finely chopped chorizo sausage, Relleno¸ white pudding and Chistorra, a fresh, paprika and
garlic sausage. To wash it down, what better than a
maRkeT of sanTo DomInGo
To wash it all down, there is a wide range of Navarra
Denomination of Origin Wines: from the famous rosés
to white Chardonnays, crianza reds or sweet muscatels.
These wines adapt to every occasion and preference,
helping turn a special visit into an unforgettable moment.
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PIncHos, mInI HaUTe cUIsIne.
the city's most renowned restaurants are to be found in
the Old Part and the "Ensanche" (the modern area adjoining the Old Part), although there are good restaurants
all around the city. The majority offer menus based on
traditional cuisine, always with seasonal, fine-quality
produce, although this does not prevent more avantgarde techniques from gradually "filtering into" the Navarre dishes.
As far as prices are concerned, Navarre restaurants
offer menus to suit each and every pocket, catering
for those who choose a set menu of the day or those
who want to treat themselves and choose the à la
carte menu. Both menus offer typical regional dishes
made with fine quality products. And, of course, there
are also fast-food places and other restaurants
offering more specialised dishes, such as Mexican or
Italian cuisine, amongst others.
InnovaTIve cUIsIne anD also InnovaTIve PIncHos.
mato, are yet another “star” dish from Navarre, and are
a must on the menus of many of the fiestas held over the
summer months in Navarre. Other typical products from
Navarre include the Designation of Origin Roncal and
Idiazábal cheeses, which are practically a must-have purchase for visitors to Navarre, and are ideal as an
appetiser or dessert for any good meal. Also, to give a
surprise with a typical dessert, there's nothing better
Quemado de Cuajada, a junket with a burned flavour, or
the Goshua, a dessert based on whipped cream,
confectioner's custard and liqueur-soaked sponge.
A walk through the streets of Pamplona will allow visitors
to discover the typical customs of this capital city of Navarre, customs reflected in the people from Pamplona,
going about their daily business, and also in the Pinchos
or tapas available in each bar, and the dishes to be tasted in its restaurants.
THE FLAVOUR
OF TRADITIONAL CUISINE
However, the best way to enjoy all these dishes and
products is at the table of a good restaurant. Some of
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